End-Jointed Cherry Veneer for Flooring Underlay from China
End-jointed cherry wood veneer strips, sliced to under 6 mm from Prunus spp., used as decorative underlay for engineered hardwood flooring. Allows for long, continuous runs without defects. Falls under 4408.90.0166 for processed cherry veneers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare exact end-jointing method (finger-joint or scarfed) to support value and processing claims
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation for sustainable sourcing, as cherry is increasingly scrutinized
• Avoid shipping in bulk without protective wrapping to prevent damage and appraisal issues